Kassi Stein (photo by Mary Knox Merrill)
Kassi Stein, member of the MHS of 2009, has a passion for research. Right now she is researching the Asian Longhorned Beetles, not good news for them.
Milton Alum Kassi Stein’s passion
News
Three battle for Norfolk, Bristol and Plymouth state Senate seat
from The Patriot Ledger
Burr, Livingston to face off in GOP primary; winner to take on incumbent Joyce
Candidates for the Norfolk, Bristol and Plymouth state Senate seat identified the economy, the Chapter 40B affordable-housing law and the relationship between local and state government as important issues for the next senator. (Read the full story here.)
MATV offers local cable programming support
Milton Access TV provides complete production support for local organizations and individuals who want to develop community cable programs.
Bay State students get kick out of World Cup
Milton's Mickey Montiero @ World Cup (photo Boston Herald)
Mickey – you lucky son of a gun!
from The Boston Herald
Miguel Montiero and Lelia Bullitt can’t escape the shriek of vuvuzelas.
“At 3 in the morning you hear them. It won’t stop,” Montiero, 20, of Milton said. (Read the full story here.)
Dancing Deer executive leaves post
Milton resident led local store to national renown
from The Boston Globe
Trish Karter, the cofounder and chief executive of Dancing Deer Baking Co. for 15 years, resigned yesterday, saying she hopes to pursue passions outside baking. (Read the full story here.)
Meeting notes: Selectmen 06.24.10 – tentative date for Special Town Meeting set; Mearn to file Ulin RFP
Last night the Board discussed several possible articles for inclusion in a warrant for a Special Town Meeting tentatively scheduled for September 20th.
Diamondbacks & Dodgers 2010 Softball Champions!
by Kevin Olivieri
(MILTON) On Saturday, June 19, the Lennon Senior Division Championship matched up the #1 Seed Diamondbacks vs. the #3 Seed Rockies. The Rockies returned to the championship for the third straight year and hoped to repeat as champions.
Milton resident Bob Turner recognized for diversity initiatives
(from L to R) Hubie Jones, Bob Turner, and Jeff Stone
Milton resident Bob Turner was recently honored at “Celebrating Pathblazers in Diversity,” an event sponsored by the Jewish Alliance for Law & Social Action. Mr. Turner is co-director of Commonwealth Compact,
Fired firefighter seeks arbitration with town
from Boston.com – Your Town Milton
The Milton firefighter who was fired for insubordination and unbecoming conduct – after being shot while off duty last December – has withdrawn his Civil Service appeal.
Instead, Joseph Fasano will go into arbitration with the town, his attorney said. (Read the full story here.)
Texting and testing of elderly drivers moving closer to being a law
The House finally took action and voted 150-1 to ban texting while driving and require that people who turn 75 renew their licenses in person and have their eyesight checked every 5 years. Drivers under the age of 18 are banned from using cell phones except in the case of an emergency and all drivers regardless of age are banned from texting.